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Chemistry, Physical
Ivan D. Venevtsev, Andrey P. Tarasov, Arsen E. Muslimov, Elena I. Gorokhova, Ludmila A. Zadorozhnaya, Piotr A. Rodnyi, Vladimir M. Kanevsky
Summary: The study shows that the scintillating properties of zinc oxide samples prepared in different morphologies vary significantly depending on sample structure and preparation conditions. High transmittance of ceramics makes them suitable for high energy X-ray and gamma radiation detection, while other structures such as whiskers and nanowalls may be preferred for applications where large scintillator thickness is not necessary.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tanushree Das, Dipteerekha Das, Kajal Parashar, S. K. S. Parashar, A. V. Anupama, Balaram Sahoo, Bikram Keshari Das
Summary: This study investigates the impact of magnesium doping on the structural, optical, and dielectric properties of zinc oxide. The results show that magnesium is successfully doped into the zinc oxide lattice, resulting in a decrease in the dielectric constant and high dielectric loss at elevated temperatures. Additionally, magnesium doping decreases the band gap of zinc oxide, altering its electronic properties and optical behavior.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tong Wei, Yongchao Shi, Xiangyu Wang, Yingqiu Xu, Jiao Cui, Liwei Wu, Borui Zhang, Jiawei Wang, Yingdong Han
Summary: To design and fabricate the next generation of phosphor-related photophysical devices, achieving tunable luminescence performance in phosphors is of great significance. In this study, a series of novel photochromic tungsten bronze oxides were synthesized, showing apparent color variation from light yellow to dark brown triggered by oxygen vacancies and variable valence ion related color centers. Dual characteristics of photoluminescence and photochromism, as well as a strong coupling effect, were demonstrated in tungsten bronze oxides activated by Eu3+ and Mo6+. For the first time, multiple, real-time, reversible, and fast regulation of Eu3+ and Mo6+ co-doped Ba4Gd2Ti4Nb6O30 samples was achieved by manipulating the overlapping degree of excitation, emission, and absorption peaks. This work may have significant potential applications in logic gates, sensors, switches, and anti-counterfeiting devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yang Zhou, Peng Wang, Jinfeng Lin, Qiling Lu, Xiao Wu, Min Gao, Tengfei Lin, Cong Lin, Xinghua Zheng
Summary: Eu-doped K0.5Na0.5NbO3 pellucid ceramics prepared via solid-state reaction exhibit high-contrast photochromism induced by light illumination, with excellent reversibility and multifunctionality for potential non-destructive optical data storage applications.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Christian T. Plass, Valentina Bonino, Maurizio Ritzer, Lukas R. Jager, Vicente Rey-Bakaikoa, Martin Hafermann, Jaime Segura-Ruiz, Gema Martinez-Criado, Carsten Ronning
Summary: The dynamics of color centers in quantum technology are influenced by the local environment, and a combined approach of X-ray fluorescence analysis and X-ray excited optical luminescence (XEOL) was used to study this relationship. The simultaneous acquisition of data revealed compositional and functional variations at the nanoscale, demonstrating the extraordinary capabilities of these techniques. The findings on cobalt doped zinc oxide nanowires showed an anticorrelation between the band edge emission of the zinc oxide host and the intra-3d cobalt luminescence, indicating two competing recombination paths. Time-resolved XEOL measurements also revealed two exponential decays of the cobalt luminescence, with the fast decay attributed to a recombination cascade within the cobalt atom.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dmitry Lapkin, Christopher Kirsch, Jonas Hiller, Denis Andrienko, Dameli Assalauova, Kai Braun, Jerome Carnis, Young Yong Kim, Mukunda Mandal, Andre Maier, Alfred J. Meixner, Nastasia Mukharamova, Marcus Scheele, Frank Schreiber, Michael Sprung, Jan Wahl, Sophia Westendorf, Ivan A. Zaluzhnyy, Ivan A. Vartanyants
Summary: In this study, the authors investigated the influence of structural misalignment on the fluorescence properties of CsPbX3 perovskite superlattices using fluorescence measurements and X-ray nanodiffraction. The results showed that a loss in structural coherence, increasing atomic misalignment between adjacent nanocrystals, and growing compressive strain near the surface of the supercrystal were responsible for the observed fluorescence blueshift and decreased fluorescence lifetimes. These surface defect-related optical properties are important for lighting applications.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Optics
Hirotaka Sakaguchi, Hiroyuki Fukushima, Takumi Kato, Daisuke Nakauchi, Noriaki Kawaguchi, Takayuki Yanagida
Summary: Tb-doped Na3AlF6 ceramics with different concentrations were synthesized by the SPS method and their PL, OSL, and TSL properties were investigated. The ceramics showed emission peaks at various wavelengths and decay time constants due to Tb3+ transitions, OSL peaks due to Tb3+ transitions, and TSL glow peaks at specific temperatures. The 0.1% and 1% Tb-doped Na3AlF6 ceramics exhibited linear dose response over a dose range of 0.01-1000 mGy.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
T. Kasuya, K. Shima, S. F. Chichibu
Summary: Controlled thinning of wide bandgap semiconductors using CMP and/or RIE is a versatile method for optoelectronic applications. The influences of CMP, wet chemical etching, and RIE on the photoluminescence lifetime of ZnO single crystals were examined. CMP caused the generation of midgap recombination centers, while etching with HCl solution helped regain the lifetime to some extent. RIE had less significant impact on the lifetime, with higher plasma power allowing for longer lifetime due to the presence of attenuating oxide films containing Si.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiguo Zhao, Xian Zhang, Xuying Niu, Rui Zhang, Zaijin Fang, Zhi Chen, Hong Jia
Summary: A glass ceramic material containing KTb2F7 nanocrystals was fabricated, which exhibited intense visible emission and was used to construct a highly sensitive UV detector.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Monika Monica, Reena Reena, Sukhjeet Singh, Suhaas Gupta, Stuti Tomar, Ravi Kant Choubey, S. Gaurav, Tejendra K. Gupta, Dimple Kumari, Sunil Kumar
Summary: In this study, time-resolved photoluminescent emission decay curves were simulated for different nanophosphors and their dependence on various parameters was investigated. The results show that the excited state lifetime is affected by factors such as dopant concentration and nanocomposite composition.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Seref Kalem
Summary: Black silicon (b-Si) with its promising optical, electronic and structural properties has attracted great attention for a wide range of applications. In this study, a technique involving thermal oxidation, photoresist coating, and chlorine plasma etching was used to produce b-Si and investigate its radiative recombination dynamics. The results showed the presence of a no-phonon radiative recombination component competing with non-radiative recombination at surface defects. The emission exhibited two decay processes with a peak energy at around 480 nm, a fast component of about 15 ps, and a lifetime component of around 50 ps, as well as a slow process in the red spectral region with a time constant of 1500 ps.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Toshiaki Kunikata, Takumi Kato, Daiki Shiratori, Daisuke Nakauchi, Noriaki Kawaguchi, Takayuki Yanagida
Summary: ZnO translucent ceramics were synthesized by spark plasma sintering, and annealed at temperatures ranging from 600 to 800 degrees C to improve photoluminescence and scintillation properties. The annealing process decreased absorption due to oxygen vacancies, leading to improved PL quantum yields and scintillation light yields. The ZnO translucent ceramic annealed at 750 degrees C exhibited the highest PL quantum yield (25.1%) and light yields (44,200 ph/5.5 MeV-alpha and 30,500 ph/MeV).
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Elena Gorokhova, Olga Dymshits, Ivan Venevtsev, Liza Basyrova, Irina Alekseeva, Alexander Khubetsov, Mikhail Baranov, Marina Tsenter, Aleksander Zhilin, Sergey Eron'ko, Eugenia Oreschenko, Faina Muktepavela, Karlis Kundzins, Pavel Loiko
Summary: In this study, zinc oxide optical ceramics containing 0-2 wt% ytterbium were prepared, with Yb2O3 acting as an inhibitor for ZnO grain growth. The ceramics exhibit transmittance up to 60% in the visible region and their infrared transmission is determined by free charge carrier absorption. Additionally, under X-ray excitation, intense luminescence bands are observed in the blue and green regions, with Yb2O3 causing a redistribution of luminescence intensity and faster emission decay.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Lu, Xiaoqing Liu, Panpan Li, Yongmin Duan, Shiqing Xu, Junjie Zhang
Summary: Zero-dimensional halide perovskite Cs4PbBr6 quantum dots glass ceramics, fabricated by a molten salt method, exhibit high quantum yield and crystallinity, along with a novel dual emission phenomenon. The materials show strong green luminescence under X-ray and UV light, and have the potential for long-term repeated use in scintillator fields.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
S. K. Evstropiev, A. Shashkin, N. B. Knyazyan, G. G. Manukyan, V. V. Bagramyan, A. Timchuk, V. L. Stolyarova
Summary: Transparent Eu2+-doped BaAl2Si2O8 glass-ceramics were successfully prepared by traditional glass melting method. Thermal treatment of the glass in air atmosphere led to the formation of several crystal phases, with BaAl2Si2O8 being the main phase. The prepared glass-ceramics exhibited strong blue emission and show potential for application in powerful white light-emitting diodes.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Vladimir Pankratov, Viktorija Pankratova, Anatoli I. Popov
Summary: Vacuum ultraviolet excitation spectroscopy is a powerful tool for investigating luminescence properties of wide bandgap nanocrystalline phosphor materials. Selective excitation in a wide spectral range allows exploration of different luminescence processes in nanophosphors. The size-dependent luminescence properties of nanophosphors become significant when the electron thermalization length exceeds the nanoparticle size.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI B-BASIC SOLID STATE PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Krisjanis Buks, Jana Andzane, Lasma Bugovecka, Mikhail Katkov, Krisjanis Smits, Olesja Starkova, Juris Katkevics, Loreta Brauna, Vanda Voikiva, Donats Erts
Summary: The study demonstrates a new approach of encapsulating a bismuth selenide-multiwalled carbon nanotubes hybrid network in polyvinyl alcohol for the fabrication of flexible thermoelectric films. The developed material shows excellent thermoelectric performance and environmental stability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gunta Kunakova, Edijs Kauranens, Kiryl Niherysh, Mikhael Bechelany, Krisjanis Smits, Gatis Mozolevskis, Thilo Bauch, Floriana Lombardi, Donats Erts
Summary: Researchers investigated all-around ZnO-encapsulated Bi2Se3 nanoribbons and found them to have improved charge transport characteristics compared to nanoribbons grown on SiO2 substrates, due to reduced carrier densities at the nanoribbon/substrate interface.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andris Sutka, Linards Lapcinskis, Osvalds Verners, Liva Germane, Krisjanis Smits, Arturs Pludons, Sergejs Gaidukovs, Martins Zubkins, Kaspars Pudzs, Peter Cameron Sherrell, Juris Blums
Summary: This study presents a frictional electrification polymer inspired by the ordering in spider silk, which shows enhanced contact electrification by adding α-FeOOH nanowires. Experimental results demonstrate that this structural design can effectively promote mechanical energy harvesting of materials.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
U. Rogulis, G. Krieke, A. Antuzevics, A. Fedotovs, Dz Berzins, A. I. Popov, V. Pankratov
Summary: The low-temperature ultraviolet-excited photoluminescence and recombination luminescence properties of La-doped Ca2SnO4 were investigated using luminescence, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and optically-detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) techniques. Two photoluminescence and recombination luminescence bands at 340 nm and 450 nm were observed. The 450 nm band showed a long-lasting decay, while the 340 nm band showed a fast decay, suggesting an excitonic nature. The band gap of Ca2SnO4: La was estimated to be approximately 5.5 eV. ODMR measurements indicated that the low-temperature recombination luminescence band at 450 nm was caused by tunnelling recombination of electron trap and hole trap centers, with the recombination energy transferred to Sn2+ luminescence centers.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Parisa Talebi, Andrey A. Kistanov, Ekta Rani, Harishchandra Singh, Vladimir Pankratov, Viktorija Pankratova, Graham King, Marko Huttula, Wei Cao
Summary: This study reveals for the first time the promotion effect of carbonates on nickel-based plasmonic hybrid nanostructures for solar water splitting. It is found that amorphous NiCO3 with unique electronic structure serves as the active site for H-2 absorption.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ervins Blumbergs, Vera Serga, Andrei Shishkin, Dmitri Goljandin, Andrej Shishko, Vjaceslavs Zemcenkovs, Karlis Markus, Janis Baronins, Vladimir Pankratov
Summary: This paper discusses the issues with current milling methods for PCBs and proposes a novel double-step disintegration-milling approach that can produce metal-rich particle size fractions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Artem Kozlovskiy, Dmitriy Shlimas, Maxim Zdorovets, Aleksandra Moskina, Vladimir Pankratov, Anatoli Popov
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of Li2SiO3/Li4SiO4 phase formation in lithium-containing ceramics on their strength and thermophysical characteristics. The research reveals that an increase in the lithium component leads to the formation of an additional orthorhombic Li2SiO3 phase, while the main phase in the ceramics is the monoclinic Li4SiO4 phase. Furthermore, an increase in the Li2SiO3 impurity phase contributes to ceramic densification and enhanced strength. The long-term thermal heating tests demonstrate that the two-phase ceramics exhibit minimal decreases in strength and thermophysical characteristics, indicating high resistance and stability compared to single-phase orthosilicate ceramics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vera Serga, Aleksej Zarkov, Ervins Blumbergs, Andrei Shishkin, Janis Baronins, Edgars Elsts, Vladimir Pankratov
Summary: Hydrometallurgy is considered the most promising technology for recycling electronic waste, and a new scheme for leaching metals from pre-crushed waste using an alternating current is proposed in this paper. The experimental results show that this method can achieve efficient leaching of gold and copper.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vera Serga, Aleksej Zarkov, Andrei Shishkin, Edgars Elsts, Maksims Melnichuks, Mikhail Maiorov, Ervins Blumbergs, Vladimir Pankratov
Summary: This study presents the results of leaching metals from computer PCBs using electrochemical hydrochlorination with AC. The results showed that AC superimposition significantly enhances the leaching of metals. Based on experimental conditions, complete leaching of metals such as Al, Mn, Sn, Ti, and Zn was achieved within 1.5 hours, while Cu and Ni reached complete leaching after 2 hours. The paper also reports the leaching results of other metals and PCBs.
Article
Crystallography
Ashish Kumar Singh, Reinis Drunka, Krisjanis Smits, Martins Vanags, Mairis Iesalnieks, Aiga Anna Joksa, Ilmars Blumbergs, Ints Steins
Summary: Lightweight magnesium alloys have advantages over Al alloys but are more susceptible to galvanic corrosion. PEO coatings reinforced by nanoparticles can improve corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. This study investigates the effect of processing time on nanoparticle-reinforced PEO coatings on an AZ31 magnesium alloy.
Article
Crystallography
Hanna Bandarenka, Aliaksandr Burko, Kseniya Girel, Diana Laputsko, Elizaveta Orel, Anna Mizgailo, Utkirjon Sharopov, Alise Podelinska, Uladzislau Shapel, Vladimir Pankratov, Sergei Piskunov, Dmitry Bocharov
Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy is used to investigate the composition of wash swabs from Cu-TiO2/TiO2-modified filters with disinfecting ability. SERS-active substrates, including Si chips coated with a Ni layer and Ag particles, are used to prevent thermal-induced destruction of analyzing media for reliable assessment of composition. Comparative SERS analysis shows that the filters slightly destroy chemical bonds in airborne contaminations, which can be associated with Cu-TiO2 photocatalytic activity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liga Avotina, Liga Bikse, Yuri Dekhtyar, Annija Elizabete Goldmane, Gunta Kizane, Aleksei Muhin, Marina Romanova, Krisjanis Smits, Hermanis Sorokins, Aleksandr Vilken, Aleksandrs Zaslavskis
Summary: This study examines the electrical properties and layer quality of field emission microtriodes based on tungsten (W) and silicon dioxide (SiO2) with planar electrode geometry. It is found that the FIB microtriode exhibits higher field emission efficiency compared to the PL microtriode due to its higher local electric field near the cathode.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ekta Rani, Parisa Talebi, Terhi Pulkkinen, Vladimir Pankratov, Harishchandra Singh
Summary: This study presents the synthesis of a Ni-NiO@Ni2CO3(OH)(2) core-shell@sheet plasmonic photocatalyst using microwave-assisted organic synthesis. The resulting catalyst shows improved light absorption and photocatalytic properties, with double the hydrogen evolution reaction yield compared to the pristine catalyst. The research demonstrates the potential of microwave-assisted synthesis in developing flexible nanosheets with superior solar water splitting performance.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jana Andzane, Mikhail V. Katkov, Krisjanis Buks, Anatolijs Sarakovskis, Krisjanis Smits, Donats Erts
Summary: In this study, N-MWCNTs were synthesized and their magnetoresistance and thermoelectrical properties were systematically investigated. The switching of magnetoresistance from negative to positive values at low temperatures was observed, and the n-type conductance and thermal stability of N-MWCNTs were revealed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanbin Wang, Xinyou Huang, Ziqiu Cheng, Penghui Chen, Yuyang Chen, Junhao Ye, Haohong Chen, Zhenzhen Zhou, Denis Yu Kosyanov, Jiang Li
Summary: Uniform Al2O3-Ce:LuAG composite phosphor ceramics (CPCs) with excellent luminescent properties and thermal stability have been successfully synthesized in this study, showing great potential for application in solid-state laser lighting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Syed Muhammad Ali Zaidi, Mazhar Ali Kalyar, Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Aayesha Shoukat, Rubaila Waseem, Muhammad Aslam
Summary: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite strips embedded with graphene nanosheets and copper-ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized using solution casting technique. Laser pulse irradiations were then applied to modify the structural, optical, and electrical properties of the strips, showing potential for optoelectronic devices.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunru Chen, Jialing Wu, Jiajia Wang, Shihui Ma, Hongwei Yu
Summary: This paper investigates the angular non-critical phase-matching second-harmonic-generation properties of Ba3(ZnB5O10)PO4 crystal and explores its potential applications in the output spectral regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qun Jing, Menglin Zhu, Lu Li, Xu Ji, Haiming Duan, Henglei Chen, Ming-Hsien Lee
Summary: The paper introduces two new nonlinear optical materials, MZnPO4 (M = Rb, Cs), synthesized by cation substitution. These materials exhibit a honeycomb-like structure and show mild SHG responses with short absorption edges. The thermal properties, IR spectra, and theoretical calculations of the materials are also discussed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Camila Ianhez-Pereira, Akhil Kuriakose, Ariano De Giovanni Rodrigues, Ana Luiza Costa Silva, Ottavia Jedrkiewicz, Monica Bollani, Marcio Peron Franco de Godoy
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the crystalline changes induced by ultrafast laser micromachining on manganese oxide thin films using micro-Raman spectroscopy. The results show that laser-writing is effective in locally modifying low-crystallinity films and increasing crystallite sizes, highlighting an interesting approach to evaluate laser-induced structural modifications on metal oxide thin films.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kamal Bansal, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Param Jeet Singh, Mohit Tyagi, Sukhpal Singh
Summary: A novel Sm3+ activated oxyfluoride glass was synthesized and its structure and properties were analyzed. The glass showed potential applications in lasers, optical temperature sensing, and high-energy scintillators.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xingjian Wang, Zhixu Wu, Jiawei Zhu, Yubin Kang, Mengqiang Cai, Yong Xia, Hui Deng
Summary: Antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) has been investigated as a promising material for visible light photodetectors due to its non-toxicity, stability, and high absorption coefficient. In this study, we systematically explored the impact of key parameters on the performance of Sb2S3 devices using simulation and successfully fabricated self-powered photodetectors with high responsivity and specific detectivity. Furthermore, we demonstrated the application of the Sb2S3 detector in a scanning imaging system, showcasing its potential for developing new types of visible light detectors and imaging systems.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
O. I. Sallam, R. M. Ahmed
Summary: The 20NaF-60P2O5-20Na2O fluorophosphate glass systems doped with 3 wt% of CoO and NiO were investigated for their optical parameters before and after gamma irradiation. The presence of defects within the glass network and the addition of transition metals were found to affect the properties of the composites. After irradiation, a red shift was observed in the dissipation factor spectrum. The energy lost at the surface of the composites was larger than the energy lost within the constituent materials. All investigated composites showed insulating behavior and exhibited increased nonlinear optical parameters after irradiation, with the CoO-doped composite showing the highest values.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fahimeh Ahmadi, Zeinab Ebrahimpour, Asghar Asgari, Bao Van
Summary: In this study, Er3+-doped sulfophosphate glasses containing titanium nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) and different concentrations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized. The impact of AgNPs on the physical and structural characteristics, optical absorption and emission features, and photocatalytic activity of the glasses were investigated. The results showed that the addition of AgNPs enhanced the emission intensity of the glasses, with the system containing 0.04 mol% of AgNPs exhibiting optimal performance. Furthermore, the presence of AgNPs and TiO2 NPs in the glass matrix positively affected the photocatalytic performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhuang Li, Rongfei Huang, Wei Yuan, Shaoqiang Zheng, Wenlu Liao, Huiying Xu, Zhiping Cai
Summary: This study reports the first realization of an 868 nm Pr:YLF laser pumped by an InGaN blue laser diode. The laser achieved a maximum power of 641 mW with stable output and good beam quality. The experimental results were in agreement with theoretical simulations.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bhishma Karki, Youssef Trabelsi, Amrindra Pal, Sofyan A. Taya, Ram Bharos Yadav
Summary: This study proposes an SF11 Prism- Ag- ZnO nanowires-CeO2-Sensing layer-based surface plasmon resonance sensor for measuring dopamine concentration in human blood. The sensor demonstrates high sensitivity and detection accuracy, and holds significant importance for early diagnosis of neurological diseases.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Taoufiq, A. Soussi, A. Elfanaoui, A. Ait Hssi, S. Baoubih, A. Ihlal, K. Bouabid
Summary: In this study, the effect of copper doping within ZnS on glass substrates was investigated through experimental and theoretical approaches. Pure ZnS and Cu-doped ZnS films with varying copper concentrations were deposited on glass substrates using the SILAR technique. The structural, morphological, and optical properties of the films were characterized, and the theoretical FP-LAPW method based on density functional theory was employed to study the properties of copper-doped ZnS.
